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A multi-vehicle crash on the M3 southbound near Winchester triggered gridlock for holidaymakers heading out on the late May bank holiday, leaving traffic backed up for miles. Hampshire Police and National Highways are managing the scene as authorities warn of lasting delays.
Bin collections in Test Valley will shift by one day next week due to the May bank holiday. Residents with Friday pickups face an extra Saturday round on May 30, while black bin week begins. Hampshire County Council urges households to check revised schedules immediately.
Southern England is set to roast this weekend as temperatures hit 27°C, the highest of 2024 so far. The Met Office warns holidaymakers to prepare for a scorcher with no rain in sight.
Temperatures are forecast to soar to 33°C in south-east England on Monday, potentially breaking the May heat record. The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber alerts as the heatwave intensifies over the long weekend.
GPs warn of stretched services as thousands prepare for the long weekend. Community pharmacies and NHS 111 urged to ease pressure on urgent care.
Bank holiday revelers are flocking to five Hampshire waterside pubs this May, where new dining concepts, TV fame, and scenic terraces promise perfect pints and panoramic views.
Winchester will sizzle at 29°C this bank holiday weekend, outshining Barcelona and Athens in a rare hot spell that peaks Monday. The Met Office warns of high pollen, UV, and heat stress as residents prepare for four days of relentless sunshine.
Britain is set to swelter through its hottest May weekend in decades, with temperatures forecast to hit 30°C in southern and central regions. The UK Health Security Agency has issued heat health alerts across the Midlands and south-east England, warning of elevated risks for vulnerable groups.